You are incredulous or simply lack details of the announcement? Aaron van Wirdum is a respected journalist so I would give a little credence to his announcement and wait to verify.
52% to 72% of hashpower*, two of the most respected developers**, plus what looks like a majority of community sentiment in favor*** are saying otherwise. Oh, right, and I forgot to mention loaded posted he's in favor of 2MB****
* Depending on whether you believe rumors of "false pledges of 2MB allegiance" by some pools.
I believe most miners are indeed in favor of 2MB capacity , but also understand that is what segwit provides.